Honorees

Sy Gottlieb Award

The Sy Gottlieb Award was established in 1992 in recognition of Symond Gottlieb, a former executive director of GDAHC. Mr. Gottlieb was an outstanding leader who made numerous contributions to healthcare reform in our region. The award recognizes an outstanding healthcare professional who has demonstrated sustained visionary leadership in southeast Michigan. Recent past awardees include Nancy Schlichting of Henry Ford Health System, Brian Connolly of Beaumont Health, and Adam Jablonowski of the Wayne County Medical Society.

Eagle Award for Visionary Leadership

ACCESS Community Health and Research Center

Dan HaleInterim Executive DirectorSt.Francis Cabrini Clinic

In 2004, GDAHC established the Eagle Award to recognize the contributions of an organization in southeast Michigan that has made steady progress in advancing healthcare quality, access or cost. Recent past awardees include Samaritan Center of Detroit, Arab American & Chaldean Council, and the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.

Breakthrough Award

The Breakthrough Award was first introduced in 2015, and recognizes an individual or organization for their impact on the health and well-being of southeast Michigan through community engagement and innovation. Recent past awardees include the Center for Disparity Solutions & Equity at the University of Michigan - Dearborn and Cassie Sobelton of SynBella.